Leader of the Pack

Overview

The Leader of the Pack Program recognizes students who make outstanding contributions to NC State in the areas of leadership, scholarship and community service. Finalists for the honor are selected based on a combination of written essays on their leadership and service experience, co-curricular involvement, a personal interview, grade point average, and a student-body vote. The Leader of the Pack finalists will be recognized at the Homecoming football game on Saturday, November 3, 2018. The Leader of the Pack scholarship recipient will receive a $3,000 scholarship and a class ring.

Eligibility

Completed two semesters at NC State at the time of application

Enrolled as an undergraduate student at NC State

Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

Free from academic integrity probation and any previous or current disciplinary probation

Award Information

Participate in the Homecoming Parade/Pep Rally

Receive three tickets and Parking Pass to the NC State vs. Florida State football game

Be recognized at half-time and attend the Chancellor’s reception during the Homecoming Football Game

Grade point average

Demonstrated leadership in co-curricular and community engagement activities, which will be assessed through a series of essay questions to be evaluated by NC State faculty, staff, and students

Based on a pre-determined application scoring process, the applicant pool will be narrowed to 12 semi-finalists

A panel comprised of university faculty, administrators, and student leaders will interview each of the semi-finalists and select six finalists

The six finalists will be posted online and voted on by the student body

The total number of votes from the student body and scores from the interview and application processes, will determine the student who will be designated ‘The Leader of the Pack’

Applications should follow the outline form attached to this document

Part One– Complete ‘demographic information’ section

Part Two – Two 200-word essays describing a) a time when your actions did not match your personal values and b) your commitment to service in a specific community or organization at NC State

Part Three – A 750-word essay expanding on an area in which you have provided leadership to create, and support an inclusive NC State campus community where all members of the community feel welcomed, valued, and respected

Please submit your completed application by the deadline (late applications will NOT be accepted)